Restaurant in Malmö, Sweden
Accessible wine-focused dining, no fight for seats.
Johan P has earned Star Wine List recognition twice — in 2022 and 2026 — making it one of Malmö's more credible wine-focused dining destinations. Booking is easy, the harbour-district location works well for extended evenings, and it sits at an accessible tier below the city's top tasting-menu rooms. A practical return visit choice if the wine list is your priority.
Johan P is one of the more accessible serious dining options in Malmö, and that accessibility is a feature, not a warning sign. The venue has earned Star Wine List recognition twice — in 2022 and again for 2026 — which signals a wine program that punches above its weight in a city where that credential still means something. If you've visited once and are thinking about returning, the wine list alone gives you a reason to come back with more attention and more time.
Two Star Wine List awards separated by four years is not an accident. That kind of consistency tells you the wine program is being actively maintained, not coasting. For a restaurant in Malmö, that puts Johan P in a small group of venues where the drink side of the equation is taken as seriously as the food. If your previous visit focused on the meal, the wine list deserves a more deliberate look on the next one.
Malmö's dining scene has grown considerably, and Johan P sits at a comfortable mid-to-upper tier without the booking pressure of the city's more theatrical tasting-menu operations. You are not competing for a table six weeks out. That makes it a practical choice when you want a quality experience without the logistical overhead of harder-to-book venues like Vollmers, which operates at the leading of the market with a correspondingly demanding reservation process.
If you have been once, the move on a return visit is to lean into the wine list with intention. Ask for guidance rather than browsing independently , a program that earns Star Wine List recognition twice tends to have staff who can navigate it well. For Sweden's broader wine-forward dining context, venues like Signum in Mölnlycke and VYN in Simrishamn offer interesting regional comparisons if you are travelling around the southwest of the country.
The address , Hjulhamnsgatan 5, in Malmö's harbour district , places Johan P in a part of the city that has a different energy later in the evening than the central pedestrian zones. If the late-night angle matters to you, this location works in your favour: the harbour area tends to stay animated after standard dinner hours, and Johan P's positioning there makes it a reasonable anchor for an evening that extends beyond the meal itself. For a fuller picture of where to drink after dinner, our full Malmö bars guide is worth checking before you go.
Booking difficulty here is direct: easy. You are not fighting for a seat weeks in advance. For most evenings, a few days' notice should be sufficient, though weekends during peak season , particularly summer, when Malmö draws visitors from Copenhagen via the Øresund Bridge , are worth booking slightly further ahead as a precaution. If you are visiting from abroad and have a fixed schedule, book before you travel. If you are already in the city, a same-week booking is generally realistic.
No booking method or hours data is currently available in our records, so confirm current service times directly with the venue before planning a late visit.
For visitors building a broader Sweden itinerary, Johan P fits well alongside other wine-serious destinations. Koka in Gothenburg and Frantzén in Stockholm represent the higher end of the national spectrum; Johan P occupies a more accessible position without sacrificing credibility. Within Malmö itself, see the comparison section below for how it stacks up against aster, BISe, Bloom in the Park, and Bouchon. Our full Malmö restaurants guide covers the wider field, and if you are planning around a stay, the Malmö hotels guide is a useful companion.
Quick reference: Star Wine List 2022 and 2026 | Hjulhamnsgatan 5, harbour district | Booking difficulty: easy | Book a few days out for weeknights; further ahead for summer weekends.
Come for the wine list , that is the strongest verified credential here, with two Star Wine List awards on record. Price range and specific menu details are not in our current data, so check the venue directly before visiting. It sits in the harbour district, which has a more relaxed atmosphere than central Malmö. If you are new to Malmö dining generally, our full restaurants guide gives you useful context for where Johan P sits in the wider scene.
We do not have confirmed data on dietary accommodation policies for Johan P. The safest approach is to contact the venue directly before booking , no phone number or website is currently listed in our records, so reaching out via a booking platform or search for current contact details is the practical route. This is worth doing regardless of restriction, as it also lets you confirm current hours.
A wine-forward venue in a harbour-district setting is generally a comfortable solo option , you have something to engage with at the table, and the atmosphere in this part of Malmö tends to be lower-pressure than the more theatrical tasting-menu rooms. We do not have confirmed seat or counter data, but venues with serious wine programs frequently have bar or counter seating that works well for one. For solo dining with more confirmed seating options in the city, aster is worth considering.
For a tasting-menu experience at the leading of the market, Vollmers is the obvious reference point, but it requires more advance booking and a higher spend. If you want something more casual and equally accessible, aster at €€ is a strong contemporary option. Bouchon covers different culinary ground. See the full comparison section on this page for a structured breakdown.
The double Star Wine List credential gives it credibility for a celebratory dinner where wine matters , anniversaries, milestone dinners, or any occasion where the bottle deserves as much attention as the food. It is not Malmö's highest-profile special-occasion venue (that is Vollmers), but it is a more approachable choice if you want quality without the pressure of a formal tasting-menu format. Price range is unconfirmed in our data, so verify current costs before committing.
Booking difficulty is easy. For weeknights, a few days' notice is realistic. For Friday or Saturday evenings, or any visit during Malmö's summer peak when cross-bridge traffic from Copenhagen increases, book at least one to two weeks out. If you have a fixed travel date, book before you leave home , there is no reason to leave it to chance even when a venue is direct to get into.
We do not have confirmed seating layout data for Johan P. Venues with a serious wine focus often offer bar or counter seating, which would make this a natural option for solo diners or couples who prefer a less formal format. Contact the venue directly to confirm. If bar dining is a priority, our Malmö bars guide covers dedicated bar-first options across the city.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan P | Star Wine List (2026); Star Wine List (2022) | Easy | — | ||
| Vollmers | New Nordic, Contemporary | €€€€ | Michelin 2 Star | Unknown | — |
| Namu | Korean | €€ | Unknown | — | |
| aster | Contemporary | €€ | Unknown | — | |
| Västergatan | Swedish | €€ | Unknown | — | |
| Mutantur | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Unknown | — |
A quick look at how Johan P measures up.
Johan P holds two Star Wine List awards (2022 and 2026), so the wine program is the main event — come ready to engage with it. Booking is straightforward; you are not fighting weeks in advance for a table. First visit, ask for guidance on the wine list rather than going it alone.
No dietary restriction policy is documented for Johan P. The practical move is to contact them directly via the address at Hjulhamnsgatan 5 or through the booking platform you use. Most wine-focused restaurants at this level accommodate common restrictions with advance notice.
Yes. A venue with a serious, award-recognised wine list and an accessible booking window is a solid solo choice — you can focus on the wine program without coordinating around a group. Solo diners often get more attention from floor staff at wine-led restaurants, which works in your favour here.
Vollmers is the higher-commitment option in Malmö if you want a full tasting menu format. Västergatan is worth considering if you want something more casual. Johan P sits in the middle: wine-serious without requiring a full occasion-level commitment.
Yes, with caveats. Two Star Wine List awards signal a wine program that holds up to scrutiny, which gives a special occasion real substance. It works best if wine is central to how you celebrate — if you want a full tasting menu or theatrical presentation, Vollmers is a stronger fit.
A few days' notice is typically enough. Johan P is one of the more accessible serious dining options in Malmö — you are not competing for seats the way you would at a Michelin-starred tasting menu spot. For weekend evenings or larger groups, booking a week out is sensible.
Bar seating specifics are not documented for Johan P. Given the wine list focus and the Star Wine List recognition, bar or counter seating — if available — would be a good vantage point for engaging with the wine program. Check directly when booking.
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